Simviation Forum - trimming problems FS 2004

Mar 3^rd, 2004 at 7:50am

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Please help,
I have a problem trimming out the Mooney and G18 Twin Beech and other planes with FS 9, I never had this problem with FS2002.

I have replaced my old joy stick with a Logictech Exteme pro 3D, the only one I can afford now.

What I do is take off and fly to a certain height then start triming using power and adjustment with trim buttons, but I never can seem to get it neurtralized, completely level. But with some airplanes I can get it to work and fly level and not even touch the joy stick, just like I was on autopilot.

I have tried to set back the repeat rate on the trim buttons at half but I still lget lots of hilly flying which I don't like!!!

Any helps here?

JFG 123

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Reply #1 - Mar 3^rd, 2004 at 9:51am

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Are you flying at full throttle? What are your realism setting for the simulator?

Sometimes to trim a plane up it is a battle between thr proper trim, prop, as well as throttle...

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Reply #2 - Mar 5^th, 2004 at 7:43am

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Jared,

Thanks for your tips on trimming. I was flying at full throttle and then trying to trim. I do better by trimming at less speeds and then adjust when going to top speed.

My realism setting is set for easy, and I have the trim buttons repeat rate set at half ful value.

I still have some problems keeping the VSI Guage at zero and holding the trim their manually with the Mooney Bravo.

Do to you think some of my problems are my hand eye coordination or a very senstive joy stick?

Any more helps, JFG 123

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Reply #3 - Jun 22^nd, 2004 at 12:25pm

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Climb to your assigned/desired altitude. Then set throttle for desired speed. Then trim. I went completely bonkers using buttons for trim control. Checkout http://www.goflightinc.com. Look for the GF-LGT. It contains a trim wheel. Very sensitive and accurate. I can trim anything to about +/- 25fpm. Keep in mind though turbulant or windy condiftions, you'll be trimming all day. It's not perfect, but I enjoy my flight so much better.

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Reply #4 - Jul 6^th, 2004 at 11:37pm

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Jared,

Thanks for your tips on trimming. I was flying at full throttle and then trying to trim. I do better by trimming at less speeds and then adjust when going to top speed.

My realism setting is set for easy, and I have the trim buttons repeat rate set at half ful value.

I still have some problems keeping the VSI Guage at zero and holding the trim their manually with the Mooney Bravo.

Do to you think some of my problems are my hand eye coordination or a very senstive joy stick?

Any more helps, JFG 123

Might be a combination of reasons. First however the Logitech Extreme Pro 3D is a very touchy stick. I had one before switching to a Saitek X-45 and there was a world of difference. X-45 cost me a little less than I paid for the Logitech too but since you allready have that stick you are probably stuck with it for now.

Trimming is basically adjusting so as to reduce control input. Often it's tempting to over trim. Try waiting until you see which way the airplane is going and let it settle down before changing the trim again. Make small adjustments until you get it as close as possible to level. Remember though that trim doesn't completely control the aircraft. You may still have to make small adjustments with the stick and power.

Also your airplane should settle down if you leave it alone long enough as long as it's properly balanced. Some .air and .cfg files are better than others however but they should all eventually stabilize.

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